Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 to 6 servings

  • Calories

    626 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This retro vegan pineapple upside down cake is moist, fluffy, and sweet, combining vanilla cake topped with a caramelized brown sugar, pineapple, and maraschino cherry topping for a crowd-pleasing treat!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal
  • 6 tablespoons of warm water
  • 1 tablespoon of vegan butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1 (20-ounce) can of pineapple slices
  • 13 Maraschino cherries
  • 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder
  • cup of Canola Oil
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 cup of plant-based milk
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, beat together the flaxseed meal and water for 1 minute. Place in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly brush a 9 circular pie baking pan or dish with the melted vegan butter.
  3. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the prepared pan and lay the pineapple slices on top. There should be six in the outer circle and one in the middle. You can also cut the remaining slices in half and add them to the sides of the pie pan. Add the maraschino cherries in the holes of the pineapples (see photo for a visual).
  4. In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, canola oil, vanilla extract, salt, plant-based milk, and flaxseed meal mixture, and whisk it together until it’s well-combined.
  5. Pour the batter over the prepared pie pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes. At the 30 minute mark, remove from the oven and loosely cover with tin foil. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven, uncover, and allow it to cool for 20 minutes. Gently flip the cake over and slide it out from the pan.

Notes

  • Measure the flour correctly: First, fluff it up in the bag. Then, use a spoon to transfer it to the measuring cup, leveling it off with the back of a knife. If you scoop the cup directly into the bag, you’ll have too much flour and a dense and/or dry vegan pineapple cake.
  • Don’t over-mix the batter: This will overdevelop the gluten and can lead to dense, rubbery/gummy pineapple cake.  
  • Skip the parchment paper: As it may affect the pineapple design.
  • Leave the cake to rest: This is crucial for the proper flip!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 626kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 97g (32%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 416mg (17%) Potassium 270mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 58g (116%) Vitamin A 78IU (2%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 217mg (22%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 626 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 626kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 97g 32%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 416mg 17%
Potassium 270mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 58g 116%
Vitamin A 78IU 2%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 217mg 22%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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